Coronavirus: Dutch minister collapses in virus debate

The minister wavered at the lectern before collapsing as fellow ministers rushed to his aid. Photo credit: Screengrabs / Vocal Mafia/ YouTube

The Dutch Minister for Medical Care has collapsed briefly during a debate in Parliament on the novel coronavirus.

Bruno Bruins, 56, fell behind the speakers' lectern while taking questions and was helped up by fellow ministers. He took a sip of water and was seen leaving the room unassisted.

"I was feeling faint from fatigue and intense weeks. I am feeling better now. I am going home now to rest this evening so I can return tomorrow to fight the corona crisis," he shared on social media.

His office said it would issue a statement and had no immediate comment.

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Netherlands rose by 346 on Wednesday to 2051, with 58 deaths.

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Reuters

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